Sarra
Sarra is a Muslim girl name of Hebrew, Arabic form origin, meaning “Princess, noble lady”.
| Meaning | Princess, noble lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, Arabic form |
| Written as | سارة |
| Pronunciation | SAR-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Tunisia, Algeria, France |
Meaning and origin of Sarra
Sarra is how Tunisians and Algerians usually write Sara, the name of the Prophet Ibrahim's wife, which means princess and noble lady. The doubled r follows local pronunciation and French transliteration. Many people also link it to the Arabic surūr, joy, the source of the verb sarra, to make happy. Tunisian parents in particular choose it in large numbers, and it has a lively, cheerful sound.
Is Sarra a Muslim name?
Sarra is the North African way of writing Sara, an Islamic name that honours the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim.
How popular is Sarra?
Tunisia and Algeria use it very widely, as do North African families in France.
Gifts with the name Sarra
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Spellings and variants of Sarra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarra mean?
Sarra means 'Princess, noble lady'. It is of Hebrew, Arabic form origin.
Is Sarra a Muslim name?
Sarra is the North African way of writing Sara, an Islamic name that honours the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim.
How do you pronounce Sarra?
Sarra is pronounced SAR-rah.
Is Sarra a boy or girl name?
Sarra is usually a girl name.